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VISTAWALL ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS
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Central Operations & Headquarters
803 Airport Road
Terrell, TX 75160
Phone: 800-869-4567
Fax: 972-551-6323
WWW.VISTAWALL.COM
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I N S TA L L AT I O N
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GLAZING
MANUAL
May 2004
DOOR
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CONTENTS
Inspect Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3
Door Size Warranty Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
Standard Hardware Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5
Door Handing Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6
Glass Sizing
For Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
For Sidelights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 8
Preparation of Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9
Preparation of Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10
Installation of Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 11
Installation of Air-Tight Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 12
Threshold Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 14
Glazing the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 15
Installation of Offset Hung Door on Butt Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 16
Installation of Offset Hung Door on Pivots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 18
Installation of Offset Hung Door with Standard Vistawall Concealed Closers . . . .Page 19
Installation of Center Hung Door with Standard Vistawall Concealed Closer . . . .Page 20
Installation of Offset Hung Door with LCN Concealed Closer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 21
Installation of Center Hung Door with LCN Concealed Closer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 22
Installation of Offset Hung Door with Floor Closer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 23
NIGHTWATCH® Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 24
Final Adjustments to the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 25
Attachments of and Adjustments to Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 27
Maintenance Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 30
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INSPECT MATERIALS UPON RECEIPT
Inspect all materials upon receipt to be sure that all items have been received and that no damage has
occurred. If there is damage that is clearly due to improper handling in transit, it is up to Vistawall’s
customer to settle claims with the freight company. If there is damage (or missing / incorrect items)
due to a Vistawall error, please notify Vistawall within 7 days.
The following items are shipped in the door box:
Assembled door with glass stops taped in place
A box within the door box with the following items enclosed:
Push bar
Pull handle
Exit device (if required)
Pivots or butt hinges
The following items are shipped in the frame box:
Left door jamb
Right door jamb
Door header
Threshold
Screws and clips; and gaskets (if required)
Transom bar (if required)
Transom head (if required)
Transom sash (if required)
The following items are shipped in separate boxes:
V-231 weatherstrip (if required)
Closer
Doors and frames will be prepped for the following:
Pivots or butt hinges or Pemko continuous hinge
Push bar (if Vistawall’s or in Vistawall possession prior to fabrication)
Latch end of exit device (when required)
Concealed overhead closer (when required)
Cylinder (when required)
If hardware is not by Vistawall, physical hardware is required to be on hand at Vistawall prior to fabrication of
doors. Hardware may be prepped for by template; as long as the hardware supplier provides templates prior
to fabrication (Note: Vistawall does not guarantee fit with actual hardware; Only that the prep was made per
templates provided). Vistawall does not prep for surface applied hardware items. Pemko hinges are the only
continuous hinges that Vistawall will prep for without physical hardware.
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DOOR SIZE WARRANTY GUIDELINES
The following is our standard warranty guidelines and recommendations for door sizes.
Doors
•
•
•
with no muntins or muntins at least as large as D-11 (1 7/8"):
Standard and Rugged Narrow Stile
Standard and Rugged Medium Stile
Standard and Rugged Wide Stile
Doors
•
•
•
with at least one D-135 (1/2") muntin:
Standard and Rugged Narrow Stile
Standard and Rugged Medium Stile
Standard and Rugged Wide Stile
Size Up To & Including
4' 0" x 8' 6"
4' 0" x 9' 0"
4' 0" x 10' 0"
3' 0" x 7' 6"
3' 0" x 8' 0"
3' 0" x 8' 0"
Auto Showroom Doors:
• All types
Any ASD leaf 5' 0" x 8' 0" or larger requires a caster
on the leading edge.
5' 0" x 8' 0"
NOTE:
• All doors over 7' 0" tall require a minimum of 1 1/2 pair of hinges or a continuous gear hinge.
Ratio for intermediates is one (1) intermediate hinge for every 12" above 7' 0".
• Doors utilizing special top and/or bottom rail assemblies, please contact Terrell.
• Doors over these sizes and requiring a warranty, please contact Terrell.
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STANDARD HARDWARE LOCATIONS
CENTRAL & EASTERN REGION HARDWARE LOCATIONS
1/8"
1/8"
3 31/32"
4 1/2"
PB-21
PH-20
PB-21
47 1/4"
CYLINDER
8 1/2"
47 1/4"
CYLINDER
41 1/4"
PUSHBAR
CTC
41 1/4"
PUSHBAR
4 1/2"
6 25/32"
1 1/16"
1 1/16"
SINGLE ACTING DOORS
DOUBLE ACTING DOORS
WESTERN REGION HARDWARE LOCATIONS
1/8"
1/8"
4 3/16"
4 1/2"
PB-21
PH-20
8 1/2"
CTC
PB-21
41 1/4"
PUSHBAR
41 1/4"
PUSHBAR
30 7/16"
CYLINDER
4 1/2"
30 7/16"
CYLINDER
9 1/2"
1 1/16"
1 1/16"
SINGLE ACTING DOORS
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DOOR HANDING
(INSIDE)
(INSIDE)
(OUTSIDE)
(OUTSIDE)
FOR HARDWARE: RIGHT HAND, REGULAR (RH)
VISTAWALL: HINGED RIGHT, SWING IN (HRSI)
SIMPLIFIED: RIGHT HAND
FOR HARDWARE: LEFT HAND, REGULAR (LH)
VISTAWALL: HINGED LEFT, SWING IN (HLSI)
SIMPLIFIED: LEFT HAND
(INSIDE)
(INSIDE)
FOR HARDWARE: RIGHT HAND, REVERSE BEVEL (RHR)
VISTAWALL: HINGED RIGHT, SWING OUT (HRSO)
SIMPLIFIED: LEFT HAND
HINGE
HINGE
FOR HARDWARE: LEFT HAND, REVERSE BEVEL (LHR)
VISTAWALL: HINGED LEFT, SWING OUT (HLSO)
SIMPLIFIED: RIGHT HAND
ELEVATIONS FROM EXTERIOR OF DOORS, SHOWING SWING.
ARROWS POINT TO HINGE SIDE.
DHI definition of hardware (door) handing:
The HAND of doors is determined from the outside of the door. The outside of a cupboard, bookcase, etc.,
is the room side. The outside of entrance doors is the weather side.
If standing outside of a door (facing the door), the butts are on your right, it is a LEFT HAND DOOR; if on
the left it is a RIGHT HAND DOOR. If the door opens FROM you (is pushed open) it is a REGULAR
BEVEL; if it opens TOWARD you (is pulled open) it is a REVERSE BEVEL door.
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GLASS SIZING
The following are general guidelines for sizing glass for doors and frames:
Doors:
Standard doors with no muntins should be calculated using the formulas and standard sizes shown on pages
A1-3 and B1-4 of the Vistawall Price Catalog.
Specialty doors should be calculated as shown on pages C-11 through C-15 of the Vistawall Price Catalog.
Non-standard doors are calculated as follows:
Metal-to-Metal - 7/16" both directions.
Example:
Horizontally:
Singles:
D.O. - 3/16" - (2 x stile width) - 7/16"
Pairs:
(D.O. /2) - 3/16" - (2 x stile width) - 7/16"
Vertically:
Non-standard doors without muntins:
D.O. -1/8" - top rail - 11/16" - bottom rail - 7/16"
Non-standard doors with muntins:
Find Daylite Openings (DLO) based on location and muntin size.
DLO + (2 x glass stop height) - 7/16"
Transom lites are calculated as follows:
FG-1000 / FG2000 framing:
Horizontally:
DLO + 5/8"
Vertically
Without concealed closer:
DLO + 5/8"
With concealed closer:
horiz.-to-horiz. DLO+5/16" - 3/4"
(-7/16")
FG-3000 framing:
Horizontally:
Transom Frames
DLO (frame) - 1 1/2" (sash) + 5/8" (glass bite)
Vertically:
Without concealed closer:
horiz.-to-horiz. DLO + 7/8"
With concealed closer and standard header:
horiz.-to-horiz. DLO + 7/16" +7/8"
(-5/16")
With concealed closer and optional header:
horiz.-to-horiz. DLO + 7/16" - 3/8"
(+1/16")
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GLASS SIZING
Sidelight framing glass sizes should be determined by the following:
System
Formula
FG-1000/2000
FG3000
S-52/S-53 or 54
TG
DLO +5/8"
DLO +7/8"
Sash-to-sash DLO + 3/4"
Sash-to-sash DLO + 7/8"
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PREPARATION OF OPENING
Prior to installation of a door and frame, it is important to consider your surrounding construction.
Is the opening large enough to handle the door and frame that was ordered?
Allow for at least 1/4" shim space all around.
Are there any obstructions present within the opening?
Is there sufficient structure to anchor the frame?
Is the support located in the proper position?
What is the sill condition?
Is there a ledge?
Is there enough space to get anchorage into floor slab?
If floor closer used, is the concrete blocked out at closer location?
Is there a need for a different style of threshold?
Be sure that the slab is level at door area.
Thresholds will be standard 4" wide, 1/2" tall; sloped front and back, unless otherwise noted.
If there is a problem with location of opening or slab level, please contact your general contractor, in writing,
requesting a correction. DO NOT begin installation until problems are resolved.
When all items above are addressed satisfactorily, the installation process can begin.
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PREPARATION OF FRAME
All hardware back-up plates are installed in the frame at the factory. All sash materials will have been cut to
length and prepped in the factory.
If the doors and frames are from our stock, the transom frames are fabricated for a vertical frame size of 125
1/2". If your opening is smaller, cut the verticals and sash down to the appropriate length; leaving a minimum 1/4"
joint at head. The prep for the transom head horizontal should be made using; either: our jig, EZ-Punch,
or a small cut-off of the head material.
Attach frame portion of pivots to the frame.
Attach closer clips (if concealed overhead closer) and/or shear blocks to jambs.
Cut and notch threshold as required for hardware.
Assemble frame, including threshold. For frames with transoms, sash members must slide into jambs and
transom bar during assembly on FG3000. Parts will not snap due to tolerance restrictions.
The frame is now ready for installation.
VIEW "A"
"A"
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INSTALLATION OF STANDARD DOOR FRAME
1. Door frame shall be completely assembled, including threshold; with all joints neatly aligned and tight. Be
sure all hardware is attached that must be installed prior to frame installation. If flat filler pieces used
(recommended), snap them in place.
2. Door frame shall be installed square and plumb (See Figure 1 and 2, below).
3. Level the door frame at the threshold at the high point in the slab. It is preferable to not have a high point
in the slab. The door frame is designed to have the jambs run down to the slab.
4. Frame must be securely anchored in place. Solidly shim at all anchor points so as not to bow or distort
framing.
5. Mark the concrete through the countersunk holes in threshold.
6. Use masonry bit to drill holes to receive inserts (included).
7. Anchor the threshold to the slab using flat head screws (included).
8. Install door stops (at transom frames).
FILLER
ARE THEY
THE SAME?
SHIM
A
B
Figure 1
Measure diagonals to check if square.
Figure 2
Use 4' level to check if plumb at points A and B.
9. You are now ready to install the door. Proceed to pg. 15 if pre-glazing the door,
or pg.17-24 to install door.
19/32"
RIP REAR LEG OFF
THRESHOLD, FULL
4 1/2" FRAME
4" FRAME
SEAL JOINT
AS REQUIRED
TILE FLOORING
(NOTCH AROUND FRAMING AS
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR AIRTIGHT THRESHOLD
SINGLE
BUTT HINGE OR
OFFSET PIVOT
DOORS
INSIDE
1. Cut the D-118 weather-strip to Door Width
minus 1 1/16" see (fig. 1).
2. Placing the D-118 1-1/16" up from the bottom of the
door rail (fig. 2), center it by overlapping the stiles
equal distances (fig. 1). Using the D-118 as a template, mark the door for the attachment holes. Drill
the door for #8 x 1/2" FHSMS, attach the D-118 to
the door and insert the D-120 silicone strip. Crimp
ends.
WIDE STILE DOOR
MEDIUM STILE DOOR
3. On both frame jambs drill two #29 (.136" dia.) holes
in frame for #FS-256 screws and attach clips to
frame (fig 2). Drill one #2 (.211" dia.) hole 1/2" in
from each end of the threshold as shown in (fig. 2)
and countersink for #12 FHSMS #FS-42. Attach
threshold to clips.
NARROW STILE DOOR
4. Seal threshold to frame and surrounding conditions.
1 11/16"
3 5/32"
4 9/16"
DOOR WIDTH MINUS 1 1/16"
Figure 1
FG-1118
D-118 ATTACH WITH #8 SCREW
D-120
1 1/16"
1 3/8"
11/16" Ref.
5/32"
TH-49
CLIP FOR 4" AND 4 1/2" FRAME
2 5/16"
2 3/4"
5/8"
Figure 2
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR AIRTIGHT THRESHOLD
PAIR OF DOORS
BUTT HINGE OR
OFFSET PIVOT
INSIDE
1. Determine door type, mark placement as shown
in (fig. 3). Place weather-strip on door and mark
for 15 degrees cut as shown in (fig. 4). Cut
weather strip.
2. Place weather strip on door 1-1/16" up and
mark attachment holes using weather strip as
template. Drill for #8 x 1/2" FHSMS and attach
weather strip.
3. Install silicone strip allowing over lap as shown
in (fig. 4) and crimp pivot end.
4. On both frame jambs drill two #29 (.136" dia.)
holes in frame for #FS-256 screws and attach
clips to frame (fig 5). Drill one #2 (.211" dia.)
hole 1/2" in from each end of the threshold as
shown in (fig. 2) and countersink for #12
FHSMS #FS-42. Attach threshold to clips.
5. For doors with concealed rod panics drill holes
in threshold as shown in (fig. 6). Be sure to drill
into condition below to allow rod to engage into
threshold as shown in (fig. 5). Attach #3315
stop.
6. Seal threshold to frame and surrounding
conditions.
WIDE STILE DOOR
MEDIUM STILE DOOR
NARROW STILE DOOR
BOTTOM RAIL AND
STILE MEET
1 11/16"
3 5/32"
4 9/16"
Figure 3
FG-1118
Figure 4
D-118 ATTACH WITH #8 SCREW
D-120 RAZOR TRIM AROUND
THRESHOLD STOP
1 1/16"
11/16" Ref.
MRP# 3315
D134-2
5/32"
TH-49
7/8"
2 3/4"
5/8"
29/32" 29/32"
DRILL INTO CONCRETE TO INSURE
PANIC ROD PENETRATION
CENTERLINE OF THRESHOLD
Figure 5
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Figure 6
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DRILL 17/32" Dia. x 11/16"
LONG SLOT
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THRESHOLD MODIFICATION
THRESHOLD MODIFICATION
FOR TILE FLOORING
1. Rip 15/32" off rear leg of threshold, full length
of part.
2. Follow standard installation instructions for
airtight threshold.
3. Butt flooring to rear of threshold, sealing joint
as required. NOTE: Notching of flooring
around framing members may be required.
15/32"
RIP REAR LEG OFF
THRESHOLD, FULL LENGTH
4 1/2" FRAME
4" FRAME
SEAL JOINT
AS REQUIRED
TILE FLOORING
(NOTCH AROUND FRAMING AS REQ'D)
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GLAZING THE DOOR
Glass setting blocks are installed, in their proper locations, in the factory. Glazing prior to installation is possible
(step 1). If the decision is made to glaze after the door is installed, skip step 1.
1. Lay door flat across two sawhorses (easiest); or, on protected floor (careful not to damage finish on door).
2. If glazing door after it is installed, lock door to prevent swinging.
3. Trim E.P.D.M. glazing gasket flush with ends of glass stops.
4. Remove glass stops on the side of door that is closest to you.
5. Turn glass jack in the top rail counter-clockwise until it is in retracted position flush with extrusion.
6. Be sure that the stops that remain are securely in place.
7. Place glass on the stops and against the setting blocks. If you are glazing the door in the installed position, it is
important to push glass firmly against the glass stops.
8. Adjust for gaps at the stiles.
9. Once the glass is in the correct position, screw down the glass jack to top of glass.
10. Install the glass stops — horizontals first. Note: Top stops are notched to clear glass jack. Be sure to hook the
stop into the dovetails on the rails and stiles; then snap in place. A mallet may be used to drive stops in place.
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A
8"
GLASS
JACK
ROLL IN
PIVOT OR
HINGE STILE
B
HEEL OF STOP
B
9 1/2"
A
7"
SECTION A-A
SECTION B-B
NOTE: SETTING BLOCK LOCATIONS MAY VARY BY +/- 1"
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INSTALLATION OF OFFSET HUNG DOOR ON BUTT HINGES
Back-up plates are installed in the door and the frame. Butt hinges should be installed on the door. The door may
or may not be glazed prior to installation of door.
1. Lift door upward until butt hinges align with hinge cutout in frame.
2. Block under door when hinge and cutout are aligned.
3. Attach hinges to frame back-up plates using proper screws (included). There is a slight adjustment available if
location of door prep and frame cut-out is off slightly. Back off on the screws slightly and adjust door to proper
position; then, tighten down screws.
4. Now that the door is hung, it is time for final adjustments and attachment of hardware.
NOTE: If you have not pre-glazed the door, glaze the door before attachment of hardware.
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INSTALLATION OF OFFSET HUNG DOOR ON BUTT HINGES
6"
FIGURE 1
TOP RAIL
1/8"
3 31/32"
CUT AWAY
FOR CLARITY
LOCK
STILE
GLASS
JACK
GLASS
Figure 1
11/16" 6 25/32"
FIGURE 2
Figure 2
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INSTALLATION OF OFFSET HUNG DOOR ON PIVOTS
Back-up plates are installed in the door and the frame where required. Frame portion of pivots should be on the
frame and door portion of pivots should be installed on the door. The door may or may not be glazed prior to installation of door.
1. Lift door upward and tilt in open position. Place door portion of bottom pivot on frame portion of bottom pivot.
(See illustration)
2. Depress the pivot pin in the door portion of the top pivot.
3. Slide door portion of top pivot under the frame top pivot.
4. Jiggle door until the pivot pin slides into the frame top pivot.
NOTE: To remove door, take the 3 screws out of the frame portion of top pivot and let drop. Then, tip door
out of frame.
5. Now that the door is hung, it is time for final adjustments and attachment of hardware.
NOTE: If you have not pre-glazed the door, glaze the door before attachment of hardware.
FRAME TOP
OFFSET
PIVOT
DOOR TOP
OFFSET PIVOT
BOTTOM
OFFSET PIVOT
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INSTALLATION OF OFFSET HUNG DOOR WITH
STANDARD VISTAWALL OVERHEAD CLOSERS
1. Set door in frame so that door portion of the bottom
pivot is over spindle of frame portion of the pivot.
2. Align door portion of OP-11 above frame portion
and lower door until positive engagement is felt.
NOTE: the bottom pivot is pre-adjusted to provide
3/16" clearance between door top rail and frame
transom bar. For further vertical adjustment see
figure 2 on page 27.
3. When door is properly positioned, secure closer to
door and transom bar per instructions provided with
closer. These closers require the use of offset arms.
CAUTION: Smooth, permanent trouble-free operation of the door depends on the proper installation
of the closer. A print is furnished in each closer
package to give correct installation procedure.
4. Close door, glaze and adjust as outlined on pages
15 and 27.
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INSTALLATION OF CENTER HUNG DOOR WITH
STANDARD VISTAWALL CONCEALED CLOSER
1. With closer mounted in transom, (see Frame
instructions) make sure it is in hold-open position.
When closer has no hold-open feature, the following “dogging” method applies:
A. Rotate closer spindle to 90º (either R.H. or
L.H.) with a wrench for door installation, or
rotate with door, when removing closer from
existing installation.
B. Insert suitable 5/32" diameter hard pin or nail
through 3/16" hole in base plate (located on
direct line between pivot and pivot jamb) (See
fig. 1)
C. The pin should go through base plate, lower
bushing plate at closer and hole in dogging
cam (some back and forth movement of door
or wrench may be necessary to locate this
hole. The pin should be inserted at least 1
1/2" into closer.
D. Holding the pin in place, release door or
wrench gently. Closer will be held at 90º.
2. Lift door onto floor pivot making sure of pin
engagement. Place door upright in the 90º open
position corresponding to the position of the indicator mark on the closer shaft.
3. Push top arm of door against closer shaft.
4. Apply top clamping block per label at top of door,
with two socket head cap screws using 7/32" hex
key, but do not tighten (See fig. 2).
NOTE: If vertical adjustment of the door is required,
use a wrench to turn bottom pivot adjusting screw up
or down (See fig. 3).
CAUTION: Make sure top clamping block screws are
loose before making adjustment.
5. Return to top clamping block and TIGHTEN socket head cap screws SECURELY and EVENLY per
the torque label on the top corner of door.
CAUTION: Be sure to remove pin before trying to
operate closer. To remove pin, open closer from
dogged position slightly to remove spring force
from pin. Remove pin and gently release closer.
6. Insert weathered end trim cap at top and secure
to door with screw.
7. To operate, push door out of hold open position.
(If model has no hold open, remove dogging pin
and gently release closer.)
8. Glaze door. (See page 15)
9. Check top arm centering screws for snug contact
with the sides of the top rail.
CAUTION: Over-tightening will bulge the top rail.
Check tightness of arm anchoring screws.
If the door does not center in the frame after
being operated a few times, loosen the top arm
anchor screws, readjust the centering screws (do
not bulge sides of top rail) and retighten the
anchor screws.
10. Adjust closer closing speeds and latching speeds.
(See Adjustment Instructions packed with Closer.)
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FAST
CLOSING
SPEED SLOW
LATCHING
SPEED
Figure 1
*PLATE SCREW
*ARM STUD
*DRESS PLATE
*ARM CLAMPING SCREW
(1/4-20 X 7/8" CAP SCREW)
*LOCK WASHER
ADJUST POSITION
WITH FLAT BLADE
SCREW DRIVER
*ARM ADJUSTING
SCREW
*CLAMPING BLOCK
CENTERING
SCREWS
ARM HOLDING
SCREW
CLOSER ARM
FACTORY INSTALLED
Figure 2
Adjust door by turning adjusting
screw clockwise to lower door
or counterclockwise to raise
door. When proper setting is
achieved tighten top arm
attachment screws.
BOTTOM
PIVOT BLOCK
Figure 3
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INSTALLATION OF OFFSET HUNG DOOR WITH LCN CONCEALED
OVERHEAD CLOSER
Back-up plates are installed in the door and the frame. Track ships with closer.
Frame portion of pivots should be on the frame and door portion of pivots
should be installed on the door. The door may or may not be glazed prior
to installation of door.
1. Lift door upward and tilt in open position. Place door portion of bottom pivot
on frame portion of bottom pivot.
2. Align door and frame portions of top pivot
3. Clip spindle of closer into track.
4. Attach arm to spindle.
5. Operate door a couple of times.
6. Check clearances at both jambs. should be 3/32” between stiles and jamb.
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INSTALLATION OF CENTER HUNG DOOR WITH LCN
CONCEALED CLOSER
Back-up plates are installed in the door and the frame. Track ships with closer.
Frame portion of (CP150) pivots should be on the frame and door portion of
pivots should be installed on the door. The door may or may not be glazed prior
to installation of door.
1. Lift door upward and tilt in open position. Place door portion of bottom pivot
on frame portion of bottom pivot.
2. Align door and frame portions of top pivot
3. Clip spindle of closer into track.
4. Operate door a couple of times.
5. Check clearances at both jambs. should be 3/32” between stiles and jamb.
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INSTALLATION OF OFFSET HUNG DOOR WITH FLOOR CLOSER
1. Position floor closer using Closer Instruction Template.
CAUTION: Smooth, permanent trouble-free operation of the door
depends on the proper installation of the closer. A Template is
furnished in each floor closer package to give correct position of
center of closer spindle from door and frame, as well as the
proper height for use with or without thresholds.
2. Modify cut-out in door as necessary. (fig. 3 or Closer Template)
3. Fasten bottom arm into door bottom rail.
Assemble pivot shoe, shim (when used) and bottom arm as
shown in figure 2. The 3/8" Shim furnished will satisfy the
requirements of most closers with thresholds. In some
cases, other thicknesses will be required and must be made
by installer.
NOTE: Shoe is drilled right hand and left hand. If threshold is not
to be used, do not install shim.
4. Place frame portion of top pivot in transom bar and secure in
place using 3 screws #12-24 x 5/8" M.S.
5. Set door in frame so that bottom arm engages spindle of floor
closer. Do not tighten locking screw.
6. Depress pin in top door portion pivot and slip under frame
portion until positive engagement is felt. Tighten closer arm
per instructions.
Figure 1
Figure 2
8. Adjust vertical clearance to 1/8" between door top rail and
transom bar with adjusting screws or shims as provided in
closer package.
9. When closer is properly positioned, fill space under and around
cement case in rough opening with grout or quick set cement.
(Plaster of Paris is not recommended.)
CAP
SCREW
PIVOT
SHOE
CAP
7. Shim closer cement case so that there is 1/8" setback between
exterior face of frame and face of door and 3/32" clearance
between vertical door stiles and frame jambs. Work to 1/8"
between pairs of doors.
10. Close door, glaze and adjust as outlined on pages 15 and 27.
SHIM
Figure 3
BOTTOM
ARM
9/64"
13/64"
24
1 49/64"
1 13/16"
DOR-O-MATIC 2500
RIXSON 27 SERIES CLOSERS
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NIGHTWATCH® INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. After installing doors in opening, check to insure that
the space between the doors is not less than 9/16".
(fig. 1)
INTERIOR
Figure 1
2. Remove closure (C) and open door with the
adjustable fin to insure that the space between the fin
(A) and outside corner of the rotor stile (B) is 3/32".
Adjust fin (A) with FS-27 screws and lockwashers (fig.
2) in slotted holes. Tighten down screws.
9/16"
3. Apply a bead of polyurethane sealant approximately
12" long at mid-lite on both sides of each door glass
as shown in figure 3.
EXTERIOR
Figure 2
INTERIOR
C
B
A
ADJUSTABLE
ASTRAGAL (FIN)
EXTERIOR
EXTERIOR
Figure 3
SEALANT
3/8"
INTERIOR
FS-27 SCREW (Typ.)
8"
8"
31" TO BOTTOM OF DOOR
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FINAL ADJUSTMENTS TO DOOR
After door is installed, check clearances. The top rail should be consistently 1/8" below the header. The bottom of
the door should be consistently 3/16" above the threshold. The gap between door and jambs should be 3/32" from
top to bottom.
If the gap between the top rail and header is showing too large at top of lock stile, loosen glass jack and lift up on
the door until gap is corrected. Tighten down glass jack to top of glass. (fig.1 next page)
If the gap is showing too tight at top of lock stile, turn glass jack counter-clockwise (dropping door) until proper gap
is attained. (fig.1)
DO NOT raise door by only tightening the glass jack against the glass. Glass breakage could occur.
On pairs, adjust screws in adjustable astragal to keep a consistent 1/8" gap between door leafs.
On offset pivoted doors:
Open door and turn bottom pivot support screws down until they contact the slab. Do not over-drive the
screws because that will place additional stress on the pivot. (fig.2)
If top of door on hinge side is not 1/8" below the frame, adjust door adjustment screw up or down and lock
in position by turning the locking set screw. (fig. 2)
On butt hung doors, butts may be shimmed out to adjust clearance where there is too much of a gap at the lock
stile.
HEADER
ADJUST TO 1/8"
1/8"
TOP RAIL
STILE
Figure 1
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FIGURE 1
1/8"
6"
TOP RAIL
CUT AWAY
FOR CLARITY
LOCK
STILE
ADJUSTABLE
BLOCK
GLASS
11/16"
Figure 1
FIGURE 2
Figure 2
PIVOT SUPPORT SCREWS
DOOR ADJUSTMENT SCREW
LOCKING SET SCREW
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ATTACHMENT OF AND ADJUSTMENTS TO HARDWARE
CLOSER
Refer to instructions that are sent in the boxes for installation of the following items, unless noted otherwise:
Surface
Norton 1600 Series
LCN 4040 Series
LCN Quest — Peel-off templates and instructions are sent in box.
Concealed
Jackson 20-330
LCN 2030
Dorma RTS-88
Floor
Rixson 27 (Offset Hung)
Rixson 28 (Center Hung)
Dorma BTS-80
EXIT DEVICE (PANIC) — Rim
(RP-100)
EXIT DEVICES — Concealed Rod
(CP-100)
(VIP-1) Installed in door at factory
(VIP-2)
DOOR SWEEP
V-231
Cut to length for door.
Apply 2-sided tape to back of part.
Peel protective sheet off.
Place in position at bottom of door.
Drill pilot holes through holes in V-231 into door.
Fasten with screws supplied.
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STANDARD PUSH BAR INSTALLATION
PB-21 Push Bar will be shipped with screws for attachment. Holes are pre-drilled in the factory.
Where PB-21 is not used with PH-20:
Step 1: Lay out the parts to be sure they are all there.
Step 2: Place washer on 1/4" diameter through-bolts.
Step 3: Align PB-21 with holes in door stiles.
Step 4: Insert through-bolts into holes in stile from exterior of door.
Step 5: Tighten through-bolts into push bar.
Where PB-21 is used with PH-20:
Step 1: Lay out the parts to be sure they are all there.
Step 2: Align Pull with top hole on exterior of door.
Step 3: Insert through-bolt stud in top hole from interior into pull.
Step 4: Loosen setscrews in PB-21.
Step 5: Place PB-21 over stud on lock stile and align with hole in hinge stile.
Step 6: Place washer on 1/4" diameter through-bolts.
Step 7: Insert through-bolt from exterior into PB-21 at hinge stile.
Step 8: Tighten setscrews into stud on lock stile.
Wire Push Bar Replacement for PB-11 shipped with studs for use in pre-existing riv-nuts.
Step 1: Lay out the parts to be sure they are all there.
Step 2: Remove PB-11 and bracket.
Step 3: Install studs into existing riv-nuts.
Step 4: Back out setscrews in replacement push.
Step 5: Align replacement push over studs.
Step 6: Tighten setscrews.
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STANDARD PULL HANDLE INSTALLATION
PH-20 Pull Handle will be shipped with screws for attachment. Holes are pre-drilled in the stiles at the factory.
Where PH-20 is not used with PB-21 (PH-20TB):
Step 1: Lay out the parts to be sure they are all there.
Step 2: Place washers over through-bolts.
Step 3: Align pull with holes in door stile.
Step 4: Insert through-bolts into holes in stiles from exterior of door.
Step 5: Tighten bolts into pull.
Where PH-20 is used with PB-21 (PH-20/PB-21):
Step 1: Lay out the parts to be sure they are all there.
Step 2: Align PH-20 with top hole on exterior of door.
Step 3: Insert through-bolt stud from interior of door through top hole into PH-20.
Step 4: Place washer on 1/4" diameter through-bolts.
Step 5: Insert through-bolt from interior through bottom hole into PH-20.
PH-20BTB back-to-back pulls:
Step 1: Lay out the parts to be sure they are all there.
Step 2: Align pull with holes on exterior of door.
Step 3: Insert through-bolt stud from interior of door through top hole into pull.
Step 4: Insert through-bolt stud from interior of door through bottom hole into pull.
Step 5: Loosen setscrews in push.
Step 6: Place push over studs and tighten setscrews.
Wire Pull Replacement for PH-10 shipped with studs for use in pre-existing riv-nuts.
Step 1: Lay out the parts to be sure they are all there.
Step 2: Remove existing PH-10.
Step 3: Install studs into existing riv-nuts.
Step 4: Back out setscrews in replacement pull handle.
Step 5: Align replacement pull handle over studs.
Step 6: Tighten setscrews.
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MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
•
Every 3-4 weeks, the following items should be lubricated with STP Spray Silicone to insure the hardware
functions properly:
1. Door and Frame Pivots
2. Lock Cylinders
3. Exit Device (Panic) Hardware (fig. 3 pg. 32)
4. Closer Arm
•
The following items need to be checked regarding the door closer:
1. Check/Adjust the Sweep Range, Latch Range, and the Back Check. This adjustment is made by
turning the Valves on the end of the closer. The “S” valve = Sweep, the “L” valve = Latch, and the
“BC” valve = Back Check.
2. Check and tighten all loose screws on the closer arm and closer unit.
•
Proper clearances are essential for proper operation of doors installed. Reference the installation of door
and exit device (panic) hardware installation instructions.
•
Chemicals used to melt ice should not come in contact with aluminum threshold, bottom of door jambs or
pivot hardware. These chemicals are very corrosive and may cause door failure and possible personal injury.
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APPLY SILICONE SPRAY TO THE DESIGNATED AREAS
EVERY 3 TO 4 WEEKS. THIS WILL ALLOW MOVING PARTS
TO FUNCTION PROPERLY
Figure 3
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